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How to Register for the GMAT

The GMAT is offered by appointment, at your convenience, almost every day of the year. You will be required to register online before making an appointment. You can register online for the GMAT at mba.com. The cost—or “appointment fee”–to take the exam at a testing center is $275 and $300 for the GMAT™ Online in the […]

PSAT Math Sample Test

Systems of Equations The linear equations detailed in the previous chapter are well suited for modeling a variety of scenarios and for solving for a single variable in terms of another that is clearly defined (e.g., what is the cost of a data plan if you consume 4 GB of data in a month). However, […]

How Many Hours of LSAT Prep Do I Need?

Everybody who has ever come near the LSAT has probably at least wondered, “How many hours will I have to study for the LSAT?” There’s a lot of different ways to answer that question—because everyone brings different needs to the table. Let’s approach the question by looking at what is true for most students staring […]

Top 10 Law School Animal Law Programs

Animal Law is a small but burgeoning field.  In 2001 there were only nine animal law classes offered in the United States, and today there are over 100.  Animal law is any type of legal action that affects the rights, standing, or welfare of an animal.  It can encompass many traditional areas of law, like […]

Number Properties on the GMAT

How long has it been since you learned about odd and even numbers? What about the differences between positives and negatives? And when did you learn the definition of an integer or a prime number? Most of us learned all of these things before we were 10 years old. But as you may have noticed, […]

The Kaplan Method for Data Sufficiency Questions on the GMAT

Data Sufficiency (DS) questions are unique to the GMAT. When first encountered they are cumbersome, confusing, and generally frustrating. Admittedly, Data Sufficiency questions often remain cumbersome, confusing, and generally frustrating, but such is the nature of the GMAT. After all, the better you do, the harder the test gets! However, a thorough understanding of the […]

GMAT Score Predictor: What's your GMAT score?

Take a 15-Minute, 10-Question GMAT Practice Question Quiz and get your predicted score range for your upcoming GMAT. In just a few minutes, you can gauge where you stand and where you need to go between now and test day. After you have a better sense of your strengths and weaknesses, you can map out […]

GMAT Quantitative: Fractions and Percents

You’ll likely see several questions relating to fractions and percents in the Problem Solving portion of the GMAT Quantitative section. Instead of letting these questions trip you up because of how complicated they look, take a look at the following examples and practice questions to gain confidence on this type of problem. First, understand that dividing […]

Should I Take the GRE as an Undergrad?

Deciding what to do after you finish your undergrad can be stressful. Some people choose to start work full time, some go to graduate school, and some others decide to take a gap year before diving in. Because this is such a big, important decision, consider getting one big obstacle out of the way by taking […]

5 Must-Know SAT Reading Tips

Preparing for SAT Reading section of the exam can be challenging. Whether you’ve been studying for months or haven’t touched a book and are taking the test tomorrow, the last minute advice below will help you through the SAT Reading section. [ Related: Top 5 SAT Math Tips  & Top 5 SAT Writing Tips ] […]